AGAPEJOY's SparkPeople Blog

Day 2 - Small Victory, Again

Mon, 6 May 2013 22:29:32 EST

Day 2 of not eating after 9pm 244

Had only one snack attack last night, but I said "NO", to myself.

I also, drank 8 glasses of Water today. Have not done that in a long time

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Day 1 - A Small Victory

Sun, 5 May 2013 18:24:06 EST

244 Last night I resisted the urge to eat something after 9:30 PM. Because of my day I went past 9 o'clock PM eating my last meal. But, I resisted three (3) urges to eat something sweet after that. Each time I found myself reaching toward that treat, I said, "No"! And walked away. It has been a while since I resisted that attack. 104

Thank God for small victories. Exercise done.

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What did you learn today about fitness?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:48:47 EST

(MY Spark New Jersey Team Leader, NJJAZZ, asked that question today on our Spark Team. I started to answer on the team, but decided to put it in a blog for the record.)

So, What did I learn about fitness, today?

Can't say that I learned anything new today, but was I reminded of how much walking helps me keep a healthy back.

In 1987 I had back surgery. I had an ulcerated disk that was pressing on my Sciatic nerve. By the time of my surgery in February, I w...

New Habit

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:55:48 EST

Ok. This is more of a renewed habit then a new one. I need to become more consistent again: tracking my foods, not eating after 9 pm, writing in my journal. I do exercise at least 3 times a week. Schedule permitting is will get in more.

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Adventures of Sandy's Aftermath

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 15:11:33 EST

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Well, I came home to electric on yesterday, just to have it go out again at 1 am. Parts of my town does have power, again. I'm at my son's now. Came to get his cooler to put ice in it to keep things cold until my power comes back. A town I pass through when going to church, was distributing water and ice, so I got some to hold me over.

I was at my mother's for three day, but I'm going to ride the rest of this out at home. Hopefully, they will...

Athletes' Village for the London 2012 Games.

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 21:26:49 EST

My son works for Lend Lease, a construction management company. I just found out that they built the Athletes' Village for the London 2012 Games. Once the games are over, the village will be a fabulous neighborhood in East London. Below is the article he sent me. There is a link to the village's website at the end of the article. Very impressive.

The Olympics' 17,000 athletes and officials have moved into the Athletes' Village for the London 2012 Games.

Many of yo...

Storm Winds

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:37:29 EST

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It is the storm winds that move and push us along the journey of life. Sometimes, the winds of the sea push the ship off course to another destination, then where we thought we were headed; which, once we are there, we realize there is someone or some reason, why that ship needs to be where it is at this time. I am seeing how my steps are being guided by the Lord, especially in the last three months. I don’t see the big picture, but the small picture is clear, I am to be a...

Good Report

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:25:41 EST

I just came back from my annual physical and I got a good Report. 244 According to the doctor's records I have lost 14lbs in two (2) years. Well, I guess that is an accomplishment. Slow and Steady wins the race 30 My blood pressure was normal, too 244 Doctor was surprised. He attributes it to the weight loss.

304 SparkPeople for helping me on my journey!

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Assignment #1 - 2012 Spring 5% Challenge

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:15:19 EST

Well the Challenge has started, so I can't call it the 'Countdown to the Challenge' assignment. Before the challenge started, I had said I was going to do the pre-challenge assignments. Well, as usual, I didn't do them. Life and all kinds of things, as usual get in the way. However, I need to make some changes in how and what I do. If you want things to change, you have make a change.

So, I don't care how late they are I am going to do an assignment at least everyother day (I ...

First Habit to Get With

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:50:27 EST

Tracking my foods.

I have already started back trying to do it this year. A couple of reasons this has been a challenge for me is: 1) I find it time consuming and not an easy thing to do, because most of the foods I eat are not in the tracker, and have to end up adding them, and 2) I had totally given up trying to enter recipes to be tracked, because the recipe thingy didn’t work right for me, in my opinion. Though, I must say I don’t know if they made any improvements in it ...

Heaven's Cloverleaf Cafe' Breakfast Menu

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:26:25 EST

Breakfast Menu
* Recipe below

Menu 1
Cinnamon Fruit Oatmeal*
Orange Juice

Menu 2
Fruit and berries with plain or vanilla non-fat yogurt
Pomegranate Juice

Menu 3
Grapefruit
Whole-grain toast with 100%fruit spread and/or nut butter

Menu 4
Whole-grain cereal with soy or skim milk
Blueberries

Menu 5
Blueberry Orange Smoothie*

Menu 6
Scrambled Eg...

Irene Aftermath

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:02:21 EST

Well, I did have to be evacuated this morning around 9 am. The water from the lake is pass my house now. Thank God I moved my car when I did, else it would be under water. I'm at my son's and all is well. Praise God.

41 Although I think TODAYIAM, found out that it not about how fast with yoga, its the moves.

I have been listening to teachings on the power of our words. How our words were meant for us to create, just like how God created the worlds. Proverbs 18:21 tells us that, "Death and lif...

The Hurricane's Roll!!

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:04:13 EST

Last night my granddaughter, Brielle's softball team won the township championship game! It was very exciting. They actually came from behind to win by one (1) point in the last ending. In the 3rd ending they where down 3-0. They played a good game till they tied 9-9.

Brielle had the winning RBI 244 !! Bases were loaded. Her coach had to pitch to her, due to rules of the game. The other team's pitcher couldn't pitch to her anymore, because she might walk her. So...

Got My Groove Back

Thu, 12 May 2011 19:39:47 EST

Got my walk in again today. Ankle is doing alot better, was even able to pick up some speed. I picked up the x-ray report for x-rays I had done in 2009. No breaks or fractures. It said, however, I have a calcaneal spur (whatever that is) and swollen tissue (therefore the fat ankles), I do not like that.

Although, I don't have constant pain, I can get stabbing pain, if I move my ankle in a certain way. Don't ask me what way that is, I just know it happened today at work. So...

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Tue, 10 May 2011 23:12:35 EST

Also, could be titled, "Can You Believe It? II"

It appears that an old injury wants to get a lot of attention. But I refuse. A lot of years ago, I twisted my ankle wearing high-heels. I never went to the doctor. It was a sprang for goodness sake. Yes, it hurt and was swollen for awhile, but it eventually got aright.

Then a few years ago, it started bothering me off and on. My ankle even has the puffy look that I do not like. For the past week or so, it has been ...

Can You Believe It?

Sat, 7 May 2011 22:01:12 EST

Can you believe with all the preparing for the Challenge as a leader, that I forgot to weigh myself this morning. (SMH).

Spent some much needed time with the Lord, in prayer, praise, and meditation, then got ready to go to a Mother's Day Breakfast at my Mom's church. I was dressed when I realized, I had not weighed. Oh well, I'll do it tomorrow. I believe that was a first.

Had a nice time at breakfast with my family, then went for my walk in the park. It started...

Fun Weekend!!

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:11:31 EST

I had an awesome day with my daughter-in-law, Glenda on last Saturday. She had the responsibility of doing the favors a Baby Shower they were having at her church on that Sunday. Because of life stresses and situations (granddaughter, Brielle came down with strep throat which turned into scarlet fever. Really, in this day and age? 40 ), she was having a hard time getting motivation and being creative. She had researched a couple of ideas, asked my opinion and advice, but had nothi...

Lower, Lower! Lower, Lower, Lower, Lower!!

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:50:35 EST

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"Mini In-between Challenge" Challenge

Well, I weighed in lower from the end of the last challenge. 244

What helped was being on a restricted diet during the month of January. To start out the New Year my church was on the Daniel Fast for 21-Days, which is basically not eating meats and sweets. It's a time to focus on spending time with the Lord, reading the Bible and praying.

Thank God for Granddaughters

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:38:45 EST

At first I was going to title this: I Guess I should write Something, but then as I wrote I changed my mind.

It's amazing how once upon a time, I use to write all the time. I have cans (holiday pop-corn cans) full of journals. But then life happened and I said what's the use. Why bother. Does it really help? I truly don't think so. Life is boring, can't do this, can't do that. No money. Living paycheck to paycheck on a low paying job. But, it's better than unemployment.

So Thankful!! I Like My Job!

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:45:46 EST

I was supposed to write this for Thanksgiving, but everything got in the way. (Lately, everything gets in the way of my writing these days/years.)

I'm sitting here at work looking at this awesome flower arrangement that's in the foyer of the building where I work. That's one of the reasons I like my job. I have a beautiful flower arrangement to look at everyday. I call it my 'Love Gift' from God. I love flowers, am single,therefore, have no one to send me flowers; so God put m...

Got My Exercise On Again!!

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 16:14:52 EST

Well, I’m up and running again (actually, walking). My side is feeling better. I did finally circum to the drugs (prescription) the doctor gave me. Not that I was in pain, so much as an eerie annoying feeling, almost like a ‘funny bone feeling’, and discomfort. I was very much aware that I had a side.

Starting slow with Leslie Sansone’s walking dvd’s. Maybe next week, I’ll start to do some strength again. For the sake of me, I don’t know what I did to cause the strain. Will ...

I Can't Believe I'm Sidelined!!

Sat, 4 Dec 2010 02:17:19 EST

Ok. Somehow I messed up royally.

Because of a lot of stuff going on at the beginning of November, I wasn't exercising regularly. So, as it as getting toward the end of the month, I figured if I was to make my 1000 exercise minutes for the month, I would need to exercise about 60 minutes a day for the last two weeks. I was alternating between walking aerobic DVDs and strength DVDs.

Somehow. by Wednesday, Dec 1st, that soreness I felt on my right side, that I attrib...

Work Those Abs

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:31:10 EST

On Sunday, after doing Kathy Smith's Latin Dance workout video, I decided to use a piece of equipment I have, but have not used in awhile (a... years). My ab roller. It was a challenge, but I did it. I did two sets of 12 reps of obliques and abs, per SP Video instructions.

Also, did two sets of 12 reps of Balancing Seated Twist with Medicine Ball and Advanced Wood Chop with Medicine Ball. So, today, I know I have ab and oblique muscles, cause everytime I move, their saying, "I...

Here I am Again, Nearly Midnight

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:51:47 EST

Will I ever get in the bed before midnight?

Stopped by to visit my children (daughter-in-law and two grands, son was not home from work yet) on my way home from work. Had stopped at Staples and the Hallmark store before that. Then after eating a bit, finishing my exercise (did strength and push-ups), I got on my computer to send out Spark Goodies for September before we lose them.

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Day 12 of Fitness

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:50:59 EST

It was nice outside today, so I was able to walk at lunch time. The first time I was able to do so all week. Walked around the complex, then stopped at the cafe and got a salad from the salad bar. Haven't had one of those in awhile either.

Had a chiropractor appointment after work, then went to the Wednesday night prayer service at my church. When I got home, did the SweatSuit to SwimSuit BootCamp video for abs and did my 30 push-ups

Worked on one of my goals. The on...

A Little Excitement at Work Today

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:54:46 EST

We had a little excitement at work today, I guess you could say. I work as a receptionist for an auto insurance company. I received a call today and the woman caller wanted to speak to the manager, the top manager.

Well, of course we have a lot of managers, so I try to get her to tell me specifically, what is her issue so I can direct her call to the proper person. She becomes agitated. Then states she wants the manager to 'let her in the building'. I said you don't need anyon...

Day 10 of Exercise Streak

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:55:00 EST

Ok. Fall 2010 5% Challenge, I must do a blog daily. Honestly, I don't like blogging. What do I write. Good day at work. Thank God for my job. Finally, have something I think I could do long term. Receptionist. Easy job. After 36 years in the work force, I can do with easy now.

Not a good day for exercise. Walked to the post office and the chinese restaurant to get something to eat for dinner, 10 minutes. Later, did a bootcamp video for lower body strength and 30 push-u...

Day 9 of Fitness II

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:55:32 EST

Today is Day 9 of my second fitness streak.

I was going to walk in the park, but it was cloudy and cool. I was tired when I got home from church so I took a nap. I slept for three hours. Did I say I was tired? Some of that also came for the anointing that was still present from the awesome presence of the Spirit during service today.

I was praise & worship leader today. I thank God for His presence and anointing. After my nap, I eat, then check into Sparkpeople. ...

How I plan to get through the holiday season.

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:11:51 EST

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.

In days gone by dinner was always at my home. Although, I was born and raised in New Jersey, my family is from the south (GA), so we always have the traditional southern cooking: collard greens, yams, cornbread stuffing, macaroni and cheese, turkey, giblet gravy,cornbread, potato salad, cranberry sauce. Did I forget anything?

Please, let us not forget the dessert: sweet potato pie, lemon meringue pie, cakes, atleast two (Jewish A...

Day 2 Exercise Streak (Again)

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:16:41 EST

Okay, it's been nearly three (3) months since I broke my first exercise streak. I got through 174 days, then one day I forgot to get it in. Was probably busy mentally from one of the many tasks I seem to always have going on. Well, I was very discussed and did not attempt it anymore, until now.

One of my Cloverleaf team members (KALISWALKER), did a blog about her wanting to do a 10o day streak, well that kind of inspired me to try it again. So, here we go Day 2. I did a very...

Count Down to Lancaster Day Trip

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:59:31 EST

It’s been six months in the planning and now the time is here.

This coming weekend my church is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sounds Theatre to see the biblical play, “Joseph”, that I am coordinating. Going to Sight & Sounds is an experience to remember. They put on awesome productions. I’ve seen several plays there in the past; “Noah”, “Daniel”, “In the Beginning” to name a few.

We will also tour a replica of the Wilderness Tabernacle, something I have wanted to do f...

Nice Day for a Wedding!

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:59:19 EST

It was a nice day for the wedding of my cousin's step-daughter. It was an outdoor ceremony in the pavilion in a park. The bride was beautiful; groom handsome. It was nice seeing family and friends you haven't seen in awhile. Especially, seeing how children have grown up and are parents themselves now.

I guess I did okay on the eating. However, I didn't do to well over all this week. Well do better!

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Thats what That's for!

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:40:47 EST
How long have I been a member of SparkPeople? Two years, and I just realized what the 'Schedule an appointment' feature is for. I did not earn the point for it because, I didn't know what I was scheduling an appointment for (smh).

In acquiring the posts allowed each day, I click on read Insider on the "My Spark Points" page. Most times I just click through to get the points, but today I took the time to read what was presented and then checked it out. When I saw that I could...

Music Blog

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:08:35 EST
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I can’t say that there is any one song that inspires me. I favor gospel songs that speak of the awesomeness of God; His love and His kindness to us, and my worship and praise to Him. I want to let Him know, “You are Awesome in this place mighty God”. This place could be any place that I am, for He is always with me. I enjoy praise and worship; and dancing before the Lord. Two songs I enjoy for that are ‘Lord God of Abraham’ and ‘Dance with Me’, b...

A Lesson in Trust

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:25:32 EST
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On Friday, as I walked in the park the Lord taught me a lesson in trusting Him. There is a cul-de-sac in the park that is kind of secluded now; it was not a few years ago. The park is a county park; however, the township it is in is building their high school on part of the parks property. In building the school, they closed off the usual entrance to the cul-de-sac, which is about a half mile in circumference. It is a large open rolling landscape. At some places ...

Exercise Points for Washing the Car!

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 19:32:12 EST
Ok. I know that this is the 21st century and washing the car is probably considered antiquated, but there are still some of us who do it from time to time.

Going to the car wash is a luxury I cannot partake of at this time. So, while I was at my son's house doing laundry, I decided to wash my car (which was in desperate need of it), while my clothes where drying. As I washed it and started to sweat, it occurred to me that I would be able to count this as exercise. How surprised...

Hallelujah!! I Brought a Size 14 (again)!!

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:10:11 EST
Wow! I am so excited!

I went shopping today and was able to buy a size 14 jean skirt and still had room at the waist! You just don't know how I was trying to contain myself in that fitting room. I was praising God as quietly as I could, but the hands were in the air and the mouth was wide open, "Ahhhhhhh, oh my God, I'm actually in a 14! Wow!

The daily exercising is working. Although the numbers are slow moving, my body is toning and I feel great. I had a slight s...

Broke my 174 Day Exercise Streak

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:10:39 EST
I did it for 174 Days!! At least 10 minutes a day of exercise. However, I mostly averaged about 40 minutes.

It was a busy Father's Day week. Dinner with my son and family on Saturday to celebrate his being a wonderful father. Sunday was an exciting day of worship. Then there was homework. I had an assignment due that was already late and I had to get it done before going to bed. I was extremely tired and when I finally got the assignment submitted, I went to bed. I totally f...

I Did It!! I Kept It Going! Day 17

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:40:30 EST
WOW! This is my first blog! After nearly two years.

I want to share how I kept my fitness Spark going. I didn't think I would get my cardio in today, because I had to work til 6pm, then had a church service at 7 pm. Because of the job I was working I wasn't able to walk at lunch. I had settled for maybe doing the Bootcamp Workout when I got home late tonight.

Today, I worked a temporary job at the sales office of new development. When I was left alone at 4:30, I w...